Introduction to Blockchain (W00c)

Introduction to Blockchain (W00c)

The recent rise in the price of bitcoin created renewed interest in the underlying technology that drives bitcoin called blockchain. Although there is a lot of interest and potential in blockchain technologies, there is also a lot of hype and opportunism that has accompanied this technology. Art Nicewick will provide a workshop on understanding what the blockchain actually is, where it can provide great benefits, and where it may be inappropriate. A wide range of topics will be discussed, including types of blockchains, decentralized ledgers, coins and tokens, consensus processing, digital signatures, smart contracts, and bitcoin mining.